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How to Really Celebrate Japan’s Cherry Blossom Season
I thought about waiting until spring to post this one, but it’s always nice to think about the cherry blossoms even when it’s not the season! Here are a few ways to enjoy the pink petals, Japan style: https://japanspecialist.com/w/how-to-celebrate-cherry-blossom-season
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Café Nado: Yokohama’s Newest Korean Dessert Spot
There’s a new South Korean dessert bar in Yokohama, and their croffles are amazing! After tracking trends and visiting South Korea, two Korean and Japanese business partners set about opening their own cafe near China Town. Read about their journey (and delicious menu) here: https://metropolisjapan.com/learning-through-doing/
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10 Most Popular Foods to Eat in Japan & How to Find Them
Sushi and ramen get all the love when it comes to Japanese food, but what other tasty treats are there in this gourmet wonderland? Find out in my post here:https://japanspecialist.com/w/10-most-popular-foods-japan
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Japan’s Whisky Region: Experience Chichibu’s Food and Malt
In November I visited Chichibu for the first time, and I’m happy to report that there are some great opportunities for foodies there! The highlight for me was the Highlander Inn, where they serve a bunch of British and Scottish food and whisky in a distinctly Japanese setting. They even had Thistly Cross cider, one…
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What are Sushi Plates? 9 Things to Know about Sushi Platters
Believe it or not, sushi has its own form of tableware. When you think about it, it makes sense, because you wouldn’t want your sushi rolling around on the edges of a curved plate! Find out how to serve your sushi beautifully in my latest piece for Japan Objects:https://japanobjects.com/features/sushi-plates
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Food and Beverage eCommerce Platforms in Japan
GourmetPro is a consulting agency helping those in the food and beverage industry break into the Japan market. I’ve recently been hired as a consultant for them, but I also write articles about the Japan F&B scene, like this one. Here I explore the best eCommerce platforms for starting up a food and beverage store…
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What is Nori? 8 Things to Know About Japanese Seaweed
Although nori has gained international acclaim as a tasty seaweed to wrap your sushi in, there are actually quite a few other types of edible seaweed in Japan! In this article for Japan Objects, I take a look at the different types of seaweed, and how they’re harvested and dried:https://japanobjects.com/features/nori-seaweed
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First Timer’s Guide to Eating at an Izakaya
If you’re visiting Japan, an Izakaya is an absolute must. When I visited with my family it’s not something we did, because we favoured the more polished experiences. But I think we would have enjoyed it, because it really shows the local culture and cuisine. Now that I live in Japan, going to an izakaya…
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The Linguistic Joy of Cooking
This is my first ever publication with the Japan Times. It was published in their print edition on Friday August 19, 2022, and covers different linguistic aspects of cooking in Japan. From “中華鍋” to “寝かせる”, here are some of the Japanese words and phrases you might find yourself needing when you open a cookbook. Read…
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What is Wasabi? Common Questions Answered
I visited a wasabi farm in Shizuoka prefecture, and I’m in the process of making a video about it. But first to understand the basics about the spicy plant and how it differs from the fake tubed stuff, I wrote an article for Japan Objects: https://japanobjects.com/features/wasabi
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Cassandra Lord - Japan Content Creator 